Briefs: Spring Lake woman handles Monmouth business for Kearny Bank

Donna DeMatteo of Spring Lake has been appointed vice president and small business banker by Kearny Bank. DeMatteo is focused on Monmouth County, with oversight of multiple Kearny Bank offices located there. DeMatteo’s specific responsibilities include collaborating with individual Monmouth County office managers to enhance business development, client retention, expansion and community development, with an overall goal of increasing satisfaction among current customers and attracting new customers. Prior to joining Kearny, DeMatteo was based in Minneapolis, and worked in the banking industry there for 28 years. She is director emeritus of Wingspan Life Resources, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting adults with developmental disabilities.

Three business people join Central Jersey Blood Center board

Central Jersey Blood Center elected three members to its board of trustees. They are: Allison Wilson of Brick, assistant vice president at Kearny Bank, Long Branch; Mary Twomey of Aberdeen, vice president of clinical resources management at RWJ Barnabas Health System, Oceanport; and Trenton Beriont of Red Bank, president and CEO of TIE Consulting, a firm that develops custom programs, applications, and multi-channel marketing strategies for companies. The mission of The Central Jersey Blood Center is to save lives by providing safe, high quality blood products and services to patients in need. Central Jersey Blood Center currently services over 20 local hospitals and holds blood drives throughout New Jersey.

Shore Point Advisors gets registered with the state

Shore Point Advisors, the Brielle based wealth management firm, announced it has become a registered investment adviser with the state of New Jersey. Shore Point Advisors engages in a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on efficient investing while also striving for appropriate personal protection to be in place. Shore Point Advisors offers additional services including investment portfolio review and design, Social Security and retirement income consulting and annuity analysis.

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